OKLAHOMA CITY — A high-profile golf and country club in hot water. A foreclosure lawsuit from a local bank says, despite having a luxurious reputation, Gaillardia is not paying their bills. Newschannel 4 spoke with county officials about Gaillardia’s money troubles. NewsChannel 4 is unaware of why Gaillardia is having financial problems because the owner,...
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The winner of NBC’s The Voice will be crowned Tuesday night. Along with bragging rights, the winner will receive $100,000 and a record deal. The Swon Brothers, country singers from Muskogee, Oklahoma, have been a fan favorite on the reality television singing competition since the beginning. The Swon Brothers are the only duo to make it to the final round in the...
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EL RENO, OK — A former El Reno police chief turned himself in to law enforcement last month, accused of having a relationship with a high school student that resulted in charges of second degree rape. “I can’t even believe it,” Haylie Ritchie, an instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center, said. “I can’t imagine it, especially...
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EDMOND, Okla.– Arcadia Lake has seen severe drought, problems with bacteria and now flooding due to a torrential rain storm. Now lake officials are forced to pay for costly repairs that need to be made before the lake can open to the public. Arcadia Lake has been closed since June 1. Visitors may see driftwood and other debris on the roads leading up to the lake,...
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OKLAHOMA CITY– After a whirlwind of a spring, officials say we are now feeling the effects of summer. Officials with EMSA say they have received six heat-related emergencies as of 3 p.m. Thursday. Those emergencies included heat cramps, heat exhaustion and dehydration. Due to that number, EMSA has issued its first heat alert of the summer. Authorities say everyone...
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Local home builders are coming up with all sorts of ways to save lives by building homes that can take a tornado’s direct hit. The alternatives are always going to be more expensive than traditional stick frame construction so many want to be sure making the change really is safer. Insulated concrete form construction isn’t a traditional method of building in...
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EDMOND, Okla – What began as a night of playoff basketball with friends turned into a real nightmare for Maggie Beasley. Beasley said, “I was sitting there, having a burger at The Garage in Edmond and having a good time watching the game.” While Maggie’s attention was focused on the big screen and burger, someone was pilfering her...
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Experts have bad news for those looking to spend some time outside this summer. Agriculture experts from OSU Extension said mosquitoes will be worse this year because of all the rain we have had. Flowers and greenery are blooming and homeowners like Sofilla Morales said the pests are buzzing. “As soon as you sit down right there, they’re...
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OKLAHOMA CITY – For a second agonizing day search crews were unable to find the body of a man who disappeared in the Deep Fork River. A 28-year-old man jumped into the water Monday afternoon and never resurfaced. Search crews were focusing their efforts in an area known as Bullhead Falls. “It’s a whirlpool,” Luther resident Mike Collins said....
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s director of emergency management is making a push to put safe rooms in every Oklahoma school. It’s a mission that follows the tragic deaths of seven children who died inside Moore’s Plaza Towers Elementary School on May 20. It is an expensive project that is estimated costing each school around $500,000 to $1...
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OKLAHOMA CITY– When sifting through debris after a natural disaster, there are a few things that can be confusing. FEMA officials want to clear those lingering questions. First, survivors who are approved to receive disaster assistance funds don’t have to wait for a check to come in the mail. People who have bank accounts can choose to have the funds...
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Nursing home residents protected under a new law have the right to use hidden cameras to ensure their safety. Tuesday Gov. Mary Fallin signed the “Protect Our Loved Ones Act,” a highly anticipated bill protecting nursing home residents that goes into effect Nov. 1. Residents and their families have the right to use hidden cameras to ensure...
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OKLAHOMA CITY–In the last few weeks, we’ve heard of scam artists and looters targeting storm damaged areas. Authorities say they’ve already spotted unlicensed contractors in the tornado zones, trying to take advantage of storm victims. Okla. Rep. Joe Dorman says anyone rebuilding his or her home or other property needs to ask the contractor for a...
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OKLAHOMA CITY– Many storm victims are waiting to hear from the federal government on whether or not they will receive assistance for the latest round of severe weather that crossed our state. So far, Washington has already handed out more than $5.3 million to tornado victims. Tuesday morning, Gov. Mary Fallin asked for the disaster declaration to be extended. The...
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The Obama Administration plans to comply with a court order to allow over-the-counter emergency contraceptive sales to women and girls of all ages. This is according to documents filed late Monday night. While the department of justice initially appealed, it has now asked a federal judge to withdraw that challenge, provided he approves the federal government’s...
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